Nordcell Plans 1.2 GW Module Plant In Sweden Updated On Mon, Apr 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Going against the grain of recent announcements of stress in the solar manufacturing sector in Europe, Swedish manufacturer Nordcell has shared plans to build a 1.2GW module manufacturing plant in northern Sweden, termed GIGA One. Nordcell said it is evaluating sites for the facility and hoped to begin production as early as the first half […] Read more
ALMM To Rule Solar From April 1, 2024 in India Updated On Fri, Mar 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy Putting to rest any doubts over the future of sourcing for key solar projects, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has confirmed the deadline of March 31 for ending all ALMM related exemptions for developers in a terse, one page office memorandum. At SaurEnergy, we had predicted this outcome early this week. That […] Read more
Luminous Moves Forward On Solar Panel Mfg. With 250 MW Panel Plant Updated On Thu, Mar 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy Leading energy solutions firm Luminous Power Technologies inaugurated its Solar Panel Factory in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand. The company claims the facility has cutting-edge technology and infrastructure designed to ensure maximum efficiency and minimal environmental impact. The launch was graced by legendary cricketer and Luminous Brand Ambassador Sachin Tendulkar, accompanied by Preeti Bajaj, CEO & MD, Luminous Power Technologies, and Manish […] Read more
Leeward Renewable Energy Secures 400 MW Solar Projects From Microsoft In Texas Updated On Thu, Mar 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy US-based renewable energy company, Leeward Renewable Energy has announced that it has entered into two 200-megawatt (MW) Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) with Microsoft Corp. Through these PPAs, Microsoft will purchase the power generated from two 200-MW LRE solar facilities currently under development at Morrow Lake Solar in Frio County, Texas, and Cradle Solar in Brazoria […] Read more
Australian Government Invests $1 Billion For Solar Sunshot Program Updated On Thu, Mar 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy A joint media release by Anthony Albanese Member of Parliament (MP), and the Prime Minister of Australia shared the Albanese government’s $1 billion investment in the Solar Sunshot programme in Australia. The minister said, “Solar Sunshot will help Australia capture more of the global solar manufacturing supply chain through support, including production subsidies and grants. […] Read more
Ramboll To Work On Foundations For 1.4 GW Polish Offshore Wind Projects Updated On Thu, Mar 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy Equinor and Polenergia have signed contracts with Denmark-headquartered Ramboll for the Bałtyk II and offshore wind projects in the Polish Baltic Sea, said the company in its media statement. Under the contracts, Ramboll will provide engineering services for 100 monopiles for the Bałtyk II and Bałtyk III projects. Equinor and Polenergia also finalised contracts for […] Read more
Assistant Manager EHS Updated On Wed, Mar 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy We are seeking a motivated EHS Officer to join our team for the construction and operation of Green Hydrogen plants in India. The EHS Officer will be responsible for implementing and maintaining Environmental, Health and Safety policies, programs, and procedures at Hygenco’s Green Hydrogen plants. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of construction […] Read more
NTPC, JBIC Collaborate To Finance Renewable Energy Project In India Updated On Wed, Mar 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) Governor, HAYASHI Nobumitsu has signed a loan agreement that amounts to up to JPY15 billion of which JBIC’s portion is JPY9 billion, with NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NREL) of India. The loan is co-financed with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and the Bank of Fukuoka, Ltd. JBIC also claims to […] Read more
As March 31 Deadline Looms, ALMM Set To Rule Again Updated On Wed, Mar 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Any hope developers might have had of the kind of exemptions the MNRE provided (before withdrawing them within a week) seem to be evaporating as the fiscal year deadline approaches. Readers will recall that the Approved List of Module Manufacturers(ALMM) requirement has been used as an effective non-tariff barrier by the government to support domestic […] Read more
